Iran’s Abbas Araghchi Travels To Geneva For Indirect Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Iran’s top diplomat is en route to Geneva for a second round of indirect talks with the United States, state‑run IRNA news agency reported, in what is being described as renewed diplomatic engagement over Iran’s nuclear program and broader tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed from Tehran on Sunday with a delegation bound for Geneva, where indirect nuclear negotiations with U.S. representatives are scheduled to begin this week. The discussions follow an initial round of talks held in Muscat, Oman, last week, mediated by Omani officials, according to IRNA.

The “indirect” format means Iran and the U.S. delegations are not sitting at the same table, with mediators relaying messages between the two sides — a structure similar to the Muscat talks earlier this month. Oman continues to play a key intermediary role in facilitating these diplomatic exchanges.

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Tensions between Tehran and Washington had previously derailed negotiations after a conflict last year that included the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and a 12‑day conflict involving Israel. Since then, both sides have maintained a mix of pressure and diplomacy amid regional security concerns.

Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes but has been enriching uranium to high levels, while U.S. officials have demanded tighter constraints on enrichment as part of any agreement. Gulf Arab states have also signaled concerns that any escalation could spark broader regional conflict.

During his Geneva visit, Araghchi is expected to meet with Swiss and Omani counterparts and senior officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as part of consultations alongside the talks. The outcome of these negotiations could influence future diplomatic and security dynamics between Iran, the U.S., and other global powers.

As indirect talks resume, observers will watch whether the process leads to substantive progress on nuclear and sanctions issues or remains constrained by longstanding political and strategic differences.

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